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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.78, 7,060.59 and 1,786.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.78, 7,060.59 and 1,786.23 is: 2,677.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.78 : 7,060.59 = 1,786.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.78/7,060.59 = 1,786.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.78x = 7,060.59 × 1,786.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.78x = 12,611,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611,837.68/4,710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.23

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